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World Classics eBook Series

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  • The Government Inspector

    by Nikolai Gogol ...
    Series series World Classics
    Nikolai Gogol’s The Government Inspector is a biting satirical comedy exposing corruption and incompetence in Tsarist Russia. The plot revolves around the townspeople of a provincial town mistaking Khlestakov, a lowly civil servant, for a high-ranking government inspector. Eager to cover their misdeeds, the officials shower him with bribes and hospitality, while Khlestakov, unaware of the ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Diary of a Madman and Other Tales

    by Nikolai Gogol ...
    Series series World Classics
    "Diary of a Madman and Other Tales" by Nikolai Gogol is a collection of short stories showcasing the author's satirical wit and exploration of the absurd. The titular story follows the descent into madness of a low-ranking civil servant, providing a biting commentary on societal norms. "The Nose" humorously revolves around a man's lost nose leading a life of its own. Gogol's tales, filled with ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • The Old World Landowners

    by Nikolai Gogol ...
    Translated by Constance Garnett ...
    Series series World Classics
    "The Old World Landowners" is a short story written in 1835. It is the first tale in the "Mirgorod" collection by Nikolai Gogol. The story is a vivid representation of the old-fashioned way of life in early nineteenth century rural Ukraine, а portrayal of the quiet life and the touching story of an elderly couple and their love for each other. With its dialogues and characters of Classical Russian ... Read more

    $7.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Dead Souls

    by Nikolai Gogol ...
    Series series World Classics
    Dead Souls by Nikolai Gogol is a satirical exploration of 19th-century Russian society through the eyes of Pavel Chichikov, a cunning opportunist. Traveling across the countryside, Chichikov buys "dead souls"—deceased serfs still registered on census records—to secure loans and wealth. His scheme exposes the corruption, greed, and absurdities of landowners he encounters. Each character represents ... Read more

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  • Collected Stories

    by Nikolai Gogol ...
    Translated by Claud Field ...
    Series series World Classics
    Teeming with dark humour, supernatural elements, and hard-to-believe situations, Nikolai Gogol's "Collected Stories" is a highest form of short story fiction. With stories like "The Mantle", "The Nose", and "The Viy", the author's attention focuses upon the satirical and nonsensical. Obsessions and schizophrenia run free in the stories, answering the social pressures and crisis of identity. ... Read more

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  • A Terrible Vengeance

    by Nikolai Gogol ...
    Translated by Constance Garnett ...
    Series series World Classics
    A sorcerer. Nightmares. Secrets. Not the usual components of a love story but Nikolai Gogol's short horror story follows the love story of Danilo and Katerina as they deal with the presence of an evil sorcerer. When it transpires that the sorcerer is much closer to them than either of them thought, one question remains. Will they be able to defeat the sorcerer and his powers? This gothic tale maps ... Read more

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  • The Government Inspector

    by Nikolai Gogol ...
    Series series World Classics
    The corrupt officials of a small Russian town, headed by the Mayor, react with terror to the news that an incognito inspector (the revizor) will soon be arriving in their town to investigate them. Based upon an anecdote allegedly recounted to Gogol by Pushkin, the play is a comedy of errors, satirizing human greed, stupidity, and fear. ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • Viy

    English and Russian Language Edition

    by Nikolai Gogol ...
    Series series World Classics
    "Viy" by Nikolai Gogol is a haunting tale that delves into the supernatural. The story follows Khoma, a skeptical seminary student, who is tasked with saying prayers over the deceased witch princess. As Khoma faces a nightmarish encounter with the reanimated corpse, the narrative unfolds into a chilling exploration of fear, folklore, and the clash between the mortal and supernatural realms. Gogol ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • Viy

    by Nikolai Gogol ...
    Series series World Classics
    "Viy" by Nikolai Gogol is a haunting tale that delves into the supernatural. The story follows Khoma, a skeptical seminary student, who is tasked with saying prayers over the deceased witch princess. As Khoma faces a nightmarish encounter with the reanimated corpse, the narrative unfolds into a chilling exploration of fear, folklore, and the clash between the mortal and supernatural realms. Gogol ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Taras Bulba

    by Nikolai Gogol ...
    Series series World Classics
    "Taras Bulba" by Nikolai Gogol is a historical novella set in 16th-century Ukraine. It follows the exploits of the Cossack warrior Taras Bulba and his two sons, Andriy and Ostap. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a fierce conflict between the Cossacks and Poland. Taras Bulba's loyalty to his homeland and his desire for vengeance drive the story, leading to tragic consequences for his ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • The Viy

    by Nikolai Gogol ...
    Translated by Claud Field ...
    Series series World Classics
    Three students. A deserted house. A witch. This horror novella boasts an abundance of supernatural encounters, dazzling effects, and folktale elements. Included in the cycle 'Mirgorod', this is one of Gogol's most successful works and has witnessed some notable movie adaptations. ... Read more

    $7.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Dead Souls

    by Nikolai Gogol ...
    Translated by Charles James Hogarth ...
    Series series World Classics
    Nikolai Gogol's novel Dead Souls is one of the best-known pieces of 19th-century Russian literature. Chichikov is a mysterious man, who arrives at a small town with a strange plan of acquiring "dead souls." Marked by eccentric characters and heated town gossip, this story is a social satire that keeps the reader guessing. The writer himself described Dead Souls as an "epic poem in prose" and a ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus